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Article: Lyric dances with words. (using songs with lyrics in dance auditions) (The Young Dancer)
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- Dance Magazine
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- January 1, 1994
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Auditioning? Competing? Sometimes you only have three minutes, perhaps only ninety seconds, to show a panel of judges that you have "what it takes." You might be able to capture the evaluators' attention by performing in a style known as "lyric." In lyric dance, also known as lyric jazz, the performer conveys the emotional quality of the words of a song through dancing and gestures. Lyric steps combine classical line, contemporary style, and modern feel.
All kinds of music can provide the inspiration for a lyric piece--movie sound tracks are a popoular choice, and so are hit songs from Broadways musicals. Recording artistrs from Kennedy G. and Peabo Bryson ...
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